DATE & TIME
DATE: Friday, OCTOBER 29, 2021
TIME: 9:00AM - 3:00PM cst
LOCATION: Virtual VIA ZOOM
TIMELINE & PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT
8/9 - 8/29: nONPROFIT APPLICATIONS OPEN
8/16 - 9/12: Volunteer applications OPEN
8/16 - 9/3: Nonprofits attend required assessment Call
9/9 - 9/19: Volunteers raise their hand for a nonprofit project
9/20 - 9/23: teams of volunteers are finalized based on complementary skillsets with each other and an ideal expertise match to the nonprofit challenge
9/30: pro bono training - volunteers and nonprofits go through a 30 minutes training to be prepared for impact day (it will be recorded for those who are unable to attend)
10/1 - 10/28: Teams are introduced & connect with each other on required scoping call to further flesh out scope of work for impact day
10/29: All teams come together to participate in Impact Day!
NONPROFIT DETAILS
WHO CAN ATTEND:
Any nonprofit that has a challenge in technology and is looking for tech experts to help support as a thought-partner, an adviser, a trouble-shooter, or an implementer can apply to attend Tech Impact Day. Impact Day is free to attend. We recommend 1-3 participants from your organization, including the Executive Director and the person who leads technology. You will leave the day with a clear set of next steps, whether that’s a set of recommendations or a concrete deliverable.
COMMON PROJECTS THAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS TIME FRAME:
General organizational tech assessment & recommendations
Website content review
Database/CRM optimization
Data collection analysis/data management recommendations
Web development recommendations
Nonprofits must apply to attend and go through the assessment and matching process prior to confirmation of participation. Through the vetting process, we will prioritize space for BIPOC-owned nonprofits, organizations working in the racial justice field, and HandsOn Twin Cities Nonprofit Members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications are closed.
VOLUNTEER DETAILS
WHO CAN ATTEND:
Any tech professional who is interested in using their skills to help support a nonprofit can apply to be a pro bono volunteer at Tech Impact Day. Your participation will depend on the nonprofit participants’ needs so it’s imperative to apply and list your skillsets. Your participation will be confirmed only if you are matched with a nonprofit who is in need of your expertise.
Common expertise needed includes:
Database/CRM administration
Analytics
Web development
Tech strategy
Data & research
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications are closed.
Applications are closed for 2021
Sponsoring companies will receive reserved space for their employees to participate as pro bono volunteers. If your company might be interested in sponsoring, please reach out to bethany@handsontwincities.org.